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Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Margarita Kushner

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Hello, my name is Margarita, whether this is your first time in therapy or have decided to continue I am here to support you in your mental health journey. Therapy can be a space for yourself to reinforce the changes you've made or to continue learning of ways to overcome life stressors. I'm a firm believer that if something keeps coming up or that you're not happy with a particular aspect of your life, we can look at it together with kindness and patience. This way we learn more about it and develop evidence based healthy coping practices.
As a therapist, the approach I use is based on your needs, symptoms & values. I'm open minded, flexible, and include your input throughout our sessions. I include a strenght based approach, CBT, and a combination of other modalities depending on your needs and what you find helpful. Your input is also valuable.
I want you to feel comfortable, & safe. I look forward to meeting you should you consider taking the next step. Please feel free to email me so that we may schedule a consultation. Please take good care and wishing you all the best in your mental health journey. Kindly note, I only have early afternoon and early evening openings during the present moment.
Margarita Kushner now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

My website
During this time, I am only offering ongoing treatment via telehealth using a HIPPA compliant platform.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and General Mental Health 
$155 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see groups  
Connect with Margarita Kushner
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

My website
During this time, I am only offering ongoing treatment via telehealth using a HIPPA compliant platform.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and General Mental Health 
$155 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $155
  • Couple Sessions $155
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • All Savers (UHC)
  • Allied Benefit System
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Surest (Formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark SmallBusinessBenefit
  • UHC Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. You can call your insurance to find out if they reimburse for a Superbills if you're uncertain. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
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Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. You can call your insurance to find out if they reimburse for a Superbills if you're uncertain. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
Photo of Margarita Kushner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 095146 Margarita Kushner
    License state differs from primary location state.
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: State of New Jersey 44SC06271600 / 2023
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I have experience working with clients of various professions and backgrounds. I work with clients struggling with PTSD,Self esteem,relationship issues,depression, and racial issues transitions among other stressors. I am licensed in NY & NJ.
Photo of Margarita Kushner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I have experience working with clients of various professions and backgrounds. I work with clients struggling with PTSD,Self esteem,relationship issues,depression, and racial issues transitions among other stressors. I am licensed in NY & NJ.
Photo of Margarita Kushner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • General Mental Health

Expertise

  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs?

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Group

I also speak

English
Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Group

I also speak

English
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Several interventions or therapy types I work with include Mindfulness-CBT.I also use trauma informed principles to create a safe space for you to begin to heal from PTSD symptoms.Other modalities include Psychodynamic therapy by taking a look at behavior patterns and defense mechanism for change to happen. IFST and Solution therapy are also some modalities clients are interested in.
Photo of Margarita Kushner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Several interventions or therapy types I work with include Mindfulness-CBT.I also use trauma informed principles to create a safe space for you to begin to heal from PTSD symptoms.Other modalities include Psychodynamic therapy by taking a look at behavior patterns and defense mechanism for change to happen. IFST and Solution therapy are also some modalities clients are interested in.
Photo of Margarita Kushner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Additional Location

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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During this time, I am only offering ongoing treatment via telehealth using a HIPPA compliant platform.
Photo of Margarita Kushner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
During this time, I am only offering ongoing treatment via telehealth using a HIPPA compliant platform.
Photo of Margarita Kushner, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Margarita Kushner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW